Free Cash Flow for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
Free Cash Flow for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV): headline value $333.61M · YoY -68.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$333.61M
YoY change
-68.2%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2021)
$1.62B
Latest annual
$333.61M
Free Cash Flow history chart for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) from 2003 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) from 2003 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333.61M | -68.2% | ||
| 2024 | $1.05B | +18.3% | ||
| 2023 | $887.72M | -40.1% | ||
| 2022 | $1.48B | -8.6% | ||
| 2021 | $1.62B | -224.1% | ||
| 2020 | -$1.31B | -1356.3% | ||
| 2019 | $103.96M | -84.4% | ||
| 2018 | $666.12M | +78.1% | ||
| 2017 | $374.11M | -10.6% | ||
| 2016 | $418.68M | +173.5% | ||
| 2015 | $153.10M | +2.6% | ||
| 2014 | $149.23M | -49.7% | ||
| 2013 | $296.49M | +29.6% | ||
| 2012 | $228.72M | +793.0% | ||
| 2011 | $25.61M | -68.4% | ||
| 2010 | $81.15M | -332.8% | ||
| 2009 | -$34.85M | -88.9% | ||
| 2008 | -$314.31M | +174.3% | ||
| 2007 | -$114.61M | -71.4% | ||
| 2006 | -$400.84M | +409.9% | ||
| 2005 | -$78.61M | -269.2% | ||
| 2004 | $46.46M | -32.4% | ||
| 2003 | $68.78M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Live Nation Entertainment's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) free cash flow totalled $333.61M – plunged 68.2% year-over-year.
Through 2015–2025 (10 years), Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow delivered a +8.1% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow peaked at $1.62B in 2021; the latest annual figure is $333.61M in 2025 (79.4% below peak).
$1.62B stands as the all-time-high annual free cash flow, posted in 2021, against a low of -$1.31B during 2020.
Within Communication Services, Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $19.78B.
Live Nation Entertainment Free Cash Flow by Year
Live Nation Entertainment Free Cash Flow 2025: $333.61M
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2025 was $333.61M, plunged 68.2% below 2024.
Live Nation Entertainment Free Cash Flow 2024: $1.05B
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2024 was $1.05B, grew 18.3% from 2023.
Live Nation Entertainment Free Cash Flow 2023: $887.72M
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2023 was $887.72M, plunged 40.1% below 2022.
Live Nation Entertainment Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.48B
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2022 was $1.48B, declined 8.6% below 2021.
Live Nation Entertainment Free Cash Flow 2021: $1.62B
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2021 was $1.62B.
See more financial history for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Live Nation Entertainment, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $73.27B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $46.11B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $21.89B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $20.13B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $19.44B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $18.00B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $10.08B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $9.46B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Live Nation Entertainment's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) is $333.61M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) free cash flow changed -68.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +8.1% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $1.62B in 2021.
What was Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2024?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) free cash flow in 2024 was $1.05B.
What was Live Nation Entertainment free cash flow in 2025?
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) free cash flow in 2025 was $333.61M.
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